Invitations Open for the Tokyo-London Financial Seminar 2026

The Tokyo Metropolitan Government (TMG) and the City of London Corporation are pleased to announce we are co-hosting the “Tokyo-London Financial Seminar 2026” in London.
Following the signing in December 2017 of the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of London Corporation and TMG, both cities are working together to grow as international financial centres. We are also holding high-level regular discussions and co-hosting events. This seminar is part of these collaborative efforts.
The upcoming seminar will bring together representatives from leading UK and Japanese financial institutions to explore the evolving landscape of capital investment and asset management across both markets, including through a transparent discussion of market access realities. It will also offer a networking opportunity for financial professionals and investors to foster bilateral collaboration and partnership, promoting the further development of both cities as international financial centres.
 

1. Date and time

GMT: Tuesday, January 27, 2026, 14:00-16:00
JST: Tuesday, January 27, 2026, 23:00 to Wednesday, January 28, 2026, 1:00

2. Venue

Ironmongers' Hall (Shaftesbury Place, Barbican, London EC2Y 8AA)

3. Target Audience

Financial professionals, institutional investors, VCs, relevant ministries and organizations from Japan, the UK, and other countries, etc.

4. How to Apply

You may choose between in-person participation (space allotted on a first-come, first-serve basis) or viewing the event online (seminar only). Please register at the link below.

https://www.financialsemi.metro.tokyo.lg.jp/english/

• Free of charge, prior registration required (Applications will close once the limit is reached).
• Event to be held in English (simultaneous English-Japanese interpretation available).
• Networking event to be held at the venue after the seminar (joined by speakers).
• For any media wishing to cover the event in person, please contact the inquiries desk by Thursday, January 22, 2026.
   

5. Program (Tentative) 

Please see the appendix.

6. Supported by

Japan Securities Dealers Association, Embassy of Japan in the UK (Tentative), 
Japan Exchange Group, Inc. (Tentative) and others